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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region
• WHA4 | Full/Part Time Contract | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
• Multiples Positions Available | 1.71 FTE
• Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)

Loxton and Waikerie based applicants are encouraged to apply due to a demand for staff in these particular towns!

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Deliver Compassionate Support That Empowers People to Live Independently at Home!

Are you dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, people with disabilities, or those who need a little extra help to stay in their own homes? We’re seeking a caring and reliable Direct Care Worker (Community) to provide essential in-home support services that promote independence and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager, the Direct Care Worker (Community) will work closely with Community Health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll provide direct client care, assisting frail, aged, or disabled individuals who wish to maintain their independence in their own homes, ensuring they receive respectful and high-quality support tailored to their needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
• Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

This is a multiple positions part time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 905355

Enquiries

Sasha Carlaw
Home Care Package Coordinator
Phone: 8588 0451
E-mail: Sasha.Carlaw@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday 27th June 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

905355 WHA4 Role Description.pdf

About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf

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